If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve likely seen that I enjoy a colourful or printed outfit. When choosing your outfit, you need to remember to look on your invite to see if the couple have given a dress code. But I always go by the rule that it’s better to be overdressed than underdressed. Basically, you don’t want to be pulling up or tugging down areas of your outfit all day because you don’t feel sufficiently covered. However, I believe that a day-long event like a wedding might be a better place to push your boundaries with something like colour or print, rather than shape or silhouette. I’m all for pushing your boundaries when it comes to fashion. For me, this is usually making sure I feel comfortable with how low-cut my top is, as I feel happier in an outfit that covers my chest.
You also want to feel comfortable mentally. I go for shapewear shorts to prevent thigh chafing and will sometimes wear a shapewear slip dress on top of these and my bra for a smoother invisible-underwear look under tighter dresses. Sometimes, you might not notice areas that niggle without wearing it for a few hours, so it’s best to know beforehand. But I would suggest wearing the shapewear before the event as a little test run.
There have been too many times that I’ve worn a dress that required a strapless bra, only to find I want to viciously rip off the metal-filled torture devise only two hours into a 12-hour event-never again! I’m actually a big fan of certain shapewear, as I love the feeling of being secure, and I feel like it helps my posture and eases back pain. I would also look for something I can wear with comfortable underwear. I don’t want to be sweating in polyester. With all of this in mind, my key thought when finding a wedding guest outfit is always, Will I be comfortable in this all day? For example, if I know it’s going to be a hot day, I would look for a dress made from natural fibres, 100% organic cotton or silk.
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